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state

[steyt] / steɪt /
NOUN
condition or mode of being
Synonyms
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case
STRONG
accompaniment attitude capacity category chances character circumstance circumstances contingency element environment essential estate event eventuality fix footing form humor imperative juncture limitation mood nature occasion occurrence outlook pass phase plight position posture predicament prerequisite proviso reputation requirement shape situation spirits stand standing station status stipulation time welfare
WEAK
frame of mind state of affairs
NOUN
dignity, grandeur
Synonyms
STRONG
cachet ceremony consequence display glory majesty pomp position prestige rank splendor standing stature status style
Antonyms
STRONG
dullness insignificance unimportance
NOUN
government, country
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community federation land nation territory union
STRONG
commonwealth republic sovereignty
WEAK
body politic
VERB
declare, assert
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affirm articulate describe explain expound express give present put say set forth speak specify tell voice
STRONG
air asseverate aver deliver elucidate enounce enumerate enunciate interpret narrate pitch pronounce propound recite recount rehearse relate report spiel utter vent ventilate
WEAK
bring out chime in come out with give blow-by-blow give rundown throw out
Antonyms
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be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold
STRONG
conceal hide mumble suppress
WEAK
ask question

Example Sentences

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News of the state of emergency led to panic buying at some petrol stations on Wednesday - with some reportedly rationing how much each customer can buy, according to local media.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Some states are taking considerable measures: a bill in Maine aims to ban major new data-center construction until November 2027—which would make it the first state to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The pair were released in October and told to leave the Gulf state with immediate effect.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In court documents, the state attorneys general and DirecTV alleged the deal would give Nexstar multiple TV stations in dozens of markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I thought there would be more time for us to decide whether or not our awkward silence was a permanent state of affairs, to figure out how to move forward since we can’t move back.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse